Michigan Blues urges employees to exercise; Colorado lawmakers want Tricare West explanation;

> Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan wants its employees to improve their health by exercising. In honor of Employee Health and Fitness Month in May, Blue Cross has challenged its workers to participate in some sort of wellness activity every day at 3 p.m., reported Business and Legal Resources. Article

> Colorado lawmakers want the Department of Defense to account for its decision to award United HealthCare Services with a contract that belonged to Tricare West for the last 16 years. The lawmakers specifically requested the DoD explain how it analyzed the competition and assessed the potential impact of switching the contract, reported the Army Times. Article

> Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee has appointed Chris Ramsey to lead the insurer toward compliance with the health reform law, reported Nooga.com. "Our whole goal is to stay focused and comply with the law," Ramsey said. "If things change, we will make the necessary adjustments. It doesn't put us at a disadvantage because it's the entire industry." Article

> And Finally... Creepy people really do give me the creeps. Article